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This little list is just a selection of There is nothing unnatural about him and learns a valuable lesson 4) Matthew Bourne 5) John Barrowman
a few of the West End’s greatest it…That it should be so, the world about judging people based on The man behind the groundbreaking Perhaps a strange addition to a list
icons. does not understand. The world stereotypes. Remind anyone of 1995 production of Swan Lake containing Oscar Wilde and Noël
mocks at it, and sometimes puts anything? with an all-male company of Coward, but John Barrowman is
1) Oscar Wilde one in the pillory for it. swans, Matthew Bourne is a much more than just a dashing
Well I had to, didn’t I? Oscar 3) Noël Coward true Theatreland treasure. He is Time Agent and West End reality
Fingal O’Flahertie Wills Wilde 2) Billy Elliot considered by many to be the UK’s show judge.
was a writer and poet who Not the character, but the entire most successful choreographer and
dedicated himself to the pursuit of show. has three Drama Desk Awards, two
beauty, art, and pleasure. His only Tony Awards, an Evening Standard
novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Award, an Olivier, and an OBE to
stands as a moment to those noble prove it.
pursuits and his plays, which were
once considered so controversial, He has choreographed for many
are now considered to be among The enduring image of Noël mainstream West End shows
the greats. Coward is one of timeless including Oliver!, My Fair Lady,
elegance; a dashing gent in a silk and Mary Poppins. However, it The Barrowman has been
dressing gown with a cigarette is his daring dance productions performing in the West End since
holder balanced gently between which have really earned him his 1989, taking on roles ranging
his fingers. He was a writer, an place on this list. from Raoul in Phantom of the
artist, a singer, a dancer, and an Opera to Zaza/Albin in La Cage
all-round star of the stage and Aux Folles. His unashamedly camp
screen. performance style is a delight
Billy Elliot is more than just a in a time when the West End is
show, it’s jaw-on-the-floor, life- Coward wrote 50 plays in a career awash with ex-pop stars taking
affirming stuff. With music by that spanned six decades and has themselves far too seriously.
Wilde’s Salome was banned in Elton John and a staggering nine a West End theatre named after His roles in Doctor Who and
1892 for the depiction of biblical Olivier Award nominations under him. His plays continue to be Torchwood brought Captain Jack
characters on stage and his its belt, Billy Elliot has earned performed around the world, often Harkness, an omni-sexual time
masterpiece, The Importance its place as one of the West End’s with impressive casts. A recent traveller, into our living rooms.
of Being Earnest, was seldom best-loved shows. West End production of Private Playing such a character so boldly
performed after the public Lives starred Sex and the City’s His world-famous production of on a family show such as Doctor
humiliation of Wilde’s arrest and But where does the gay icon bit Kim Cattrall. Swan Lake gave male dancers Who struck a blow to homophobia
trial for “gross indecency”. This come in? Step back and think about Like many living in the early 20th the opportunity to explore new and snuck a message about
trial and others like it remain a the plot of Billy Elliot. A young lad Century, Coward never publicly roles which historically had been acceptance in among all the lasers
stain on British legal history, an growing up in a northern mining acknowledged his homosexuality. reserved for women. His ballet and spaceships.
ugly but poignant reminder that town is different, the slightly He was not ashamed, he merely version of Edward Scissorhands
it once was illegal for one man to feminine kind of different. Despite considered his private life to be invited a young, trendy audience For London Shows, companies
simply love another. the protestations and shame of his his own business and believed that into the sometimes stuffy world of such as www.Show-and-Stay.
working class family he succeeds “any sexual activities, when over- classical dance and his upcoming co.uk offer theatre and hotel
When questioned about “the love in his endeavours, becomes a advertised, are tasteless.” Lord of the Flies dance drama deals. Great if you want to make
that dare not speak its name”Wilde ballet dancer, and shows them all aims to lift the stigma sometimes the most of the capital and turn
spoke defiantly and passionately, that anyone can be whatever the attached to young men working in your visit into a full weekend.
saying: “It is beautiful, it is fine, hell they want to be. the performing arts.
it is the noblest form of affection. In the end Billy’s dad accepts
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Village entertainment 10
A whip, chains and a gag, which of course he wants you to wear. And there you
thought he was only interested in a bit of slap and tickle. The only solution is
to go all dominant and make him wear the clobber instead.
For anyone in the know, the place to be the bar in the next month or so. The big mid-
seen if you were visiting The Gay Village week night at Queer is their TRANNYOKE
was Canal Street but times have changed TUESDAY with drag queen Jessica Barge,
and the recession has hit The Village hard if you haven’t experienced this night – treat
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and now the only place that any self- yourself! A second-hand DVD copy of Top Gun. Because it’s
respecting gay should be seen is the so his favourite film and now he’ll have something to
called “gay quarter” of Canal Street. That You can’t really write a piece about Queer
watch while he’s round at yours. Yeah. Thanks.
is the owner operated venues Churchills, without tipping your hat to the now legendary
Queer, Velvet and Taurus at the top end of after hours event that is Mornin Glory. Every
Canal Street. Saturday/Sunday from 4am til 10am this is
one of those Manchester institutions that will
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Queer Café Bar opened some 7 years ago rightly take its place in clubbing history along
and its rise to the top has been phenomenal. Bathroom scales. Because if you didn’t think you
with the likes of The Hacienda, Danceteria
By day it’s a place to catch up with friends, and the like. were fat before, you do now.
check your profile on the free internet/wifi
or grab a bite to eat from the inexpensive Ultimately, the success of a bar like Queer
but extensive menu but its at night that this is that at different times of the day or night,
venue really comes alive. Upstairs in Queer it serves the needs of the people in The Gay
the soundtrack is contemporary dance with Village. Serving great food in the day and
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the likes of Alan Stevens and Aphrodite on great entertainment or music at night. Enzyte penis enlargement pills. See above. See also
the decks whilst downstairs in Glam Bar the number five.
music is most definitely pop. On the subject of The venue can rightly claim to be “The
Glam – watch out for some major changes to Leading Gay Lifestyle Bar”
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A battered copy of He’s Just Not that Into You. To which
the only good response is to batter him.
5
A laminated copy of Sex for Dummies (Miniature
Edition). We responded by shoving all 128 pages
where fucktards take it best and pointing out the
irony of him giving us a miniature edition. At least you can
wipe it clean afterwards.
4
Bald Guyz Head Wipes. I mean, seriously? Or were they intended
for use around a freshly shaven ballsack, maybe?
3
A Happy Meal. Some of us might look like we enjoy fast
food a little too much, and we all love a good toy, but
this week McDonald’s were giving away Mr Potato Head
when we really wanted Buzz Lightyear. Get it right!
2
Sexually transmitted infections. There’s nothing
that smacks of commitment and fidelity like a bad
case of the clap on Valentine’s Day!
1
The Moluccan Cockatoo. It’s officially one of the
noisiest birds in existence. It’s also one of the most
long-lived (at 80 years). So when the relationship
is dead and gone, you’ll still be clearing out crap from some
shrill loudmouth who’s always ruffling feathers.
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being part of the group is a great social thing to do and the theatrics than your local amateur dramatic society, tonight
we will take you on a trip to rock music’s softer side.
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When the joking around gets too much Hadass & Heather racing on Valentines Day for guilt free passion. Founder of
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BEYONCE WHATS ON
BEAUT Y MANCHESTER
AND THE
FREAKS
REAR OF THE YEAR?
So he seemed quite clever. I knew from his and decided to pull some six-packed chav
pictures he’d be arrogant, and dare I say chicken from . . . Heywood, was it? After
snobby. But I was up for that. I like a bit of letting the boy bounce on me all night and
a fight. all morning, I pulled myself from the sweat-
sodden bedsheets and found a text from Mr
In all fairness I wasn’t initially attracted Rear.
to him, looks-wise. His pictures didn’t do
him justice, I guess. It was the banter I was Okay. I’m sucker for the slightest whiff
interested in. There seemed to be a lot of of an apology. I can hate you with all the
that and I’m a person who likes to be kept anger in the world if you wrong me, but if
amused. you apologise I feel compelled to forgive. Enough Clowning Around… We’re Back Nik Denton, Jason Guy, Gregg Holden, Lee
Why? Well, to be fair, anything anyone else For Good! Yeomans, Psyche, Lawrence Clark & Andy
He was selected as Rear of the Year has done, I’ve done worse. And I always Mac For more info, photos, videos and DJ
contestant for some bar in the village last apologise and am usually forgiven. Freakshow seems to be nicely settled in their downloads go www.clubfreakshow.com or join
summer, but got drunk before the competition new home of Sub (below Cruz) after a couple the official Freakshow group on facebook.
and so naturally things went tits up. Sounds So fair is fair. of one off special events now under the belt
like the story of my life. I thought, maybe we the team are back each and every Saturday Freakshow
have something in common after all? He asked me twice to meet up again for a night to bring you the only show in town. Each & Every Saturday
drink. Explained he had been ill but was Bringing their production, lasers and gilitter 11pm until 5am
The first two dates went well. I’m normally a going back down south for a while and to the most underground clubbing space in
top but so was he, so I gave bottoming a try wanted to see his friends before he went. the gay village. @ Sub101 Princess Street, (below Cruz,
and so did he. We were horny but not filthy. We Okay, I thought. O-fucking-kay. I’ll do it. No please use Sub’s door to the left of the
slapped each other about a bit, broke a bed, more grovelling. With their inimitable upfront soundtrack Cruz101’s main door).
got carpet burns. Nothing terribly outrageous of chunky, fierce and tuff house from Djs
considering my track-record. So I met him. Everything seemed . . . alright.
Good, even. We kissed, going just the right
But then something changed. Maybe it was side of wild in the street, and I felt his cock
my honesty. I’m honest to a fault. Especially stir. He blushed. Then he told me his room
when the booze is flowing. Give me a cocktail was a mess and he had an early morning.
and I’ll admit to anything. Yes, I shagged your Which was probably a good idea, since I had
husband. Yes, I stole these sweets from a an early morning too.
baby. Yes, I killed a man.
A few days later he wrote on my wall on
Maybe I should have pretended to be Facebook, making a joke that I was common.
someone else? But the effort of being me At least I assumed it was a joke.
is work enough. Being someone else as well
would probably kill me. So he was still interested, right? Wrong. I
guess he’d asked me back on another date
He caught tonsillitis and cancelled our fourth because he just wanted to assuage his guilt.
date. Fair enough, I thought. You can’t help To end things on his terms rather than mine,
illness So I went out instead for my Canadian most probably. Except, he never did really
friend’s birthday. I drank absinthe. I was more end anything. I never heard another word.
wasted than Hiroshima after the bomb. Not a peep.
Then who should waltz into the club at 3am, That definitely stoked my fires. Tip to guys:
wiggling the almost-but-not-quite Rear of the grow a pair of bollocks and tell me you’re
Year? Okay. So I flipped a little. It’s been said not interested. Even a text would do. Indeed,
I have a short temper. Especially when drunk. I prefer to be dumped by text. The city’s
I’ve also variously been called demanding, murder rate stays down that way. But nada.
hard-work, and a handful. I’m all of these
things and more, I’m sure. Most gay men love So I got over it.
a handful, though, and we all appreciate an
honest day’s work. I guess he didn’t win anything, but he
certainly was my Arse of the Year.
So when he flashed me his swollen, flecked
tonsils, trying to prove his innocence, I slid off
We’re already into the second month of 2011, but this year looks set to be a scorcher.
Manchester’s leading gay house night has now found the perfect home at Sub (below
Cruz) in Manchester every Saturday (by far the most underground clubbing space in the
gay village) and Federation are shortly to announce their new Manchester home. Can’t
wait! As usual, you can download my monthly podcast - simply search for ‘Jason Guy’ in
iTunes or download directly from www.jasonguy.podomatic.com. If you’d like to see your
track, club, or event featured here, contact me at jason@bent.com.
Any song that has the lyrics “I’m on a spaceship...” It’s getting increasingly busy at the leads the Viaduct Showgirls, Raven Mandela
is going to catch my attention, as I can sometimes Viaduct, Leeds as their continuing weekly and Roxy in tributes to Burlesque, Beyoncé,
be a little bit of a sci-fi nerd. Swiss producer/DJ stellar line-up has made some punters Tina, as well as a host of other superstars.
Yves Larock has delivered this thumping, driving comment - “It’s like the northern drag The girls are ably supported by the Viaduct
juggernaut of a house track with vocals thrown Palladium.” boy dancers, Guy, Christian and Matthew
over the top by tried, tested and now regular in their revealing little pants and gyrating
collaborator Trisha. Aimed directly for peak time To prove their point, newcomer to Leeds but smooth, toned bodies.
dance floor destruction, this certainly hits the no stranger to the drag scene - the indomitable
mark with it’s spaced-out, floating vocals and Peggy Wessex – arrives with her famous Sunday night sees Timmy J Wright hits the
piano stabs. This deserves to be huge! brand of off-the-cuff comedy and starts the decks playing a selection of his and your
weekend with her Friday night extravaganza favourites and keeping the crowd going until
featuring the Viaduct showgirls. Meanwhile, the last man standing. Every Sunday also
keeping the buzz going is the brilliant Scott sees a top line-up of drag queens, tribute
Basto Kelly (Backdoor Disco, Climax Sheffield) acts or boyband wannabes leading to the Big
Gregory’s Theme (3 Beat Blue) with camp, cheese and dance classics until Night Sunday (27th February) when Peggy
the early hours. Wessex brings her full comedy show to the
OK, this might sound a bit random, but this track Viaduct stage. On the 17th Feb make a date
was originally written as a classical homage to There’s no let up on Saturday either - as in your diary to have a mesmorising time as
Hugh Laurie’s TV character (Gregory) in House. throughout the evening, Ricky Glass comperes the Ingrid Adiva’s Hypnosis Show hits the
Quite how it’s transformed into a house track the fantastic line-up offering his own take Viaduct. Look into my eyes not around my
is anyone’s guess, but it certainly destroys the on… everything… including what you’re eyes into my eyes... and be there.
dancefloor. This instrumental is a cross between a wearing – be warned! Miss Carla Jackson
SupermartXe track and the type of house usually
associated with the Swedish House Mafia. A
great piano hook, key changes and an addictive,
soaring melody. What’s not to love about it!
Yasmin
On My Own (Ministry Of Sound)
The tour, presented by Dance Consortium, begins on The new features include a first if you want to search further afield,
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The Merry Opera Company brings lashings of The new self-searching GPS map
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translation of Offenbach’s La Belle Helene. It will then
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PJ HARVEY
Let England Shake
14th February
COSMIC GATE
Back 2 the Future
YOUR SONGS
7th February
As well as chart hits from Take That , listening in your bedroom or preparing
Bruno Mars, Duffy and of course the Ellie for those Valentine’s dates... tuck into
Back 2 the Future is a retrospective
Goulding version of Your Song ,the double Your Songs because they really are Your
remix of the tracks that shaped
album includes a number of timeless Songs!
Cosmic Gate’s own musical adventures.
classics which grabbed the headlines after Out: 14th February – UMTV Records
Examples include a to-the-minute
they were sung by X Factor contestants
trance overhaul of ‘Exploration of
including Shakespeare’s Sister ‘Stay’, To be in with a chance of winning this
Space’ and an atmospheric, progressive
Gary Jules ‘Mad World’ and Fergie’s ‘Big fabulous double CD, just complete the
retake of ‘Fire Wire’. There is a wide-
Girls Don’t Cry’. Whether you’re on a title of this Duffy hit:
ranging and hypnotic selection of
school run, or snuggled up on your sofa, Well, Well, _____
remix techniques on offer here, so
whatever your poison, there’s bound
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KYLIE MINOGUE
BACK ON TOUR
Back in 2002, Kylie Minogue embarked upon her KylieFever world tour– it was her 5th world tour and her biggest
to date – breaking box office records everywhere, getting rave reviews and setting a new standard for pop concerts
throughout the world. That impressive show was followed by Showgirl in 2005, Homecoming in 2006/7 and most recently
by KylieX2008.
Unbelievably each tour has been bigger and more spectacular Kylie said: “Rehearsals are well underway and the show
than the preceding! Now, in 2011, she’s on the road again is shaping up to be more than I could have wished for. All
with a brand new world tour. Aphrodite-Les Folies Tour 2011 departments are doing a stellar job and the combined level of
promises to break all previous records – the show is grander expertise is nothing short of mind blowing. My friends, Dolce
than anything you’ve seen to date! This incredible show was & Gabbana have designed an amazing wardrobe for me. I’m
created by Kylie and William Baker, her long-time creative overwhelmed with the love and talent that is going into this
collaborator. tour and I can’t wait for my fans to be part of it”
Rehearsals started in locations throughout the world before As anyone who attended any of the previous tours can attest
Christmas – Kylie is currently rehearsing with her new band in – a Kylie show is not to be missed. Much more than a concert
London; the dancers and aerialists are being put through their – a Kylie show is indeed a spectacular!
paces by not one but three top choreographers in Los Angeles;
the tech crew are putting together the props and staging on www.kylie.com
the East coast in Pennsylvania and Montreal whilst the video
team are furiously at work back in the UK. Phew!
The bespoke stage for the European leg of the tour (including
UK) is the most technically advanced, complex and precision
stage ever created for an arena. It features over a million
moving parts, including 30 high impact water jets, rain curtains
and fountains! The stage, alone costing over $10million, was
built by Tait Towers, the largest staging company in the world,
responsible for building stages for the Rolling Stones, U2,
Madonna, The Wall etc. etc.
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BENT ON
By Alex Wiggan
CHER
She’s a style icon, an award winner, a trendsetter unafraid of wearing anything (or almost nothing) and she’s
had a string of hits longer than a pension day queue at the post office. She’s no stranger to the flamboyant
CHER & CHER ALIKE:
side of life, she knows what it’s like not to fit in and her outlandish attire has caused many an eyebrow to
raise and then drop off. No it’s not the muffin bluffin’ expert Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta aka Lady * Cher kicked off her career as a backup singer, before
Gaga that gets a boy weak at the knees, the gal who gets gents trembling at the tibia is actually original dark releasing her first solo recording ‘Ringo, I Love You’ in
lady Cherilyn Sarkisian/LaPierre/Bono/Allman, aka Cher. 1964. It bombed. However being the ultimate professional
Cher soon got over it and in 1965 she became an overnight
With just one name (legally changed in 1975) glamour-pop and Mermaids (1990). In Mermaids she even got it on with sensation with Sonny Bono when the pair released ‘I Got You
icon Cher has been belting out hits across the decades for so the ultimate bear, Bob Hoskins, which is nice work if you Babe’. She was just 19 years old.
long now she’s practically a pub jukebox. Famed for her daring like ‘em short and hairy! In her latest film Burlesque - she’s
still showing more than is * As well as sharing a musical career with husband Sonny,
“Ever since she stepped out of decent as she passes on the musical duo also appeared together on TV programme
her performing knowledge The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour. During the third season
to the ‘innocent’ Christina their marriage hit the rocks and they were divorced in 1975.
Torchwood
Photo: Sony The plot of Miracle Day is the most explosive and Gwen Cooper to fight a global conspiracy
Torchwood storyline yet. One day, nobody dies. that reaches from Washington to Wales and
All across the world, nobody dies. And then the the slums of Shanghai whilst Bill Pullman,
Spider-hunk next day, and the next, and the next, people
keep aging -- they get hurt and sick -- but
best known for his big screen roles such as
While You Were Sleeping and Independence
they never die. The result: a population boom, Day will take on the role of Oswald Danes,
For those unlucky enough not to have yet whore – a prostitute for hire, which I guess overnight. With all the extra people, resources a convicted child killer who survives his own
seen the pre-publicity pics from the latest is the most crass but maybe the most honest are finite. It’s said that in four months’ time, execution to become the most infamous man
Spider-man epic, new boy in tights, British way to describe it.” We’re having a whip the human race will cease to be viable. But on the planet.
actor Andrew Garfield, seems to have filled round in the office to see if we can afford him this can’t be a natural event – someone’s got
that spidery suit to perfection. Bye-bye Tobey but meanwhile, the new movie from Sony to be behind it. ER and Lie To Me star Mekhi This highly anticipated new series is set for
and a big welcome to the guy who once is scheduled for summer 2012 release….. Phifer will play Rex Matheson, a C.I.A. July transmission.
referred to acting as like; “… just being a which seems way too far away. operative who joins forces with Captain Jack
Corrie! favour
Jonathan Harvey, who is probably best know to gay theatre goers as the man responsible for the
play Beautiful Thing, which was also made into a successful film, takes the writing reins for a new
comedy play called Corrie! He’s written over 100 episodes of Coronation Street so, when asked
by the show’s producers if he fancied the idea of writing something for the 50th Anniversary of
the show, he jumped at the chance. When it was first produced at the Lowry - Corrie! was a huge
success with audiences and critics alike and Coronation Street’s creator Tony Warren described
the play as “an insider’s affectionate romp through 50 dramatic years.”
How did you feel when you were first asked to write for You have a great reputation for writing one of the Corrie! launches in Cambridge on the 10th Feb but
Coronation Street? most ‘gay’ plays ever - ‘Beautiful Thing’, how do you then goes on a nationwide tour
I felt very excited. I’d been asked twice before but I’d feel now that it has become something of a classic
always had something else on, a play or some TV like and is performed all over the world?
For further info: www.corrietheplay.com
Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, so when they asked a third time I I feel really proud. It’s like having a child who’s done
thought, they might not ask me again, so I agreed. When I well. I never thought in a million years, as I sat on my
started they were just doing the story about Todd coming bed and wrote it, that it would still be performed all over
out, so to join the show at a time that I personally found the place 18 years later. It’s an absolute joy that it has
very exciting was great. done so well.
Did they want a more ‘gay’ angle on that storyline? What was the reaction when it first came out?
No, no, it was already up and running and I just fortuitously Well, to begin the response was very, very lukewarm and
arrived just as it was happening so, my first line was: the reviews were very mixed but just good enough for us
“Sarah… I’m gay.” So, no I wasn’t brought in for a gay to get a tour. Then the reviews were about 70% good and
angle… and besides… there are enough bloody gays on the 30% crap but once we came into London, things changed
team they don’t need me. (Laughs) It’s the campest show and they were universally good. Some reviews have said
in the world. it was a rose-tinted view of the world but, yer, I’ve had
some letters from young gay people over the years… and
still do via facebook… telling me how it has helped them
You’re obviously a fan of the show so who are or were come out… so that’s nice.
your favourite characters?
My most favourite would be Blanche Hunt… Deidre’s
mum… I always enjoyed writing for her. Boom Bang-a-Bang wasn’t perhaps the stage hit it
should have been (although we loved it) are you still a
fan of Eurovision or are you now more of an X-Factor
When did you come up with the idea for a Corrie stage type of guy?
show? I like the X-Factor but I’m still a massive Eurovision
I didn’t come up with the idea… it was invented by ITV and fan. For my 40th birthday my friends and family clubbed
Phil McIntyre the producer as part of the 50th Anniversary together to send me to Moscow… so I went and saw the
celebrations. They asked all the writers on the programme Eurovision Song Contest… so yes… I’m still a fan.
if anyone was interested in doing it… I said I was and
ended up getting the gig. So I can’t lay claim to having
engineered the whole thing. Was it as good live as you hoped it would be?
It was brilliant… one of the best nights of my life…
amazing… I cried when it started.
Isn’t there just too much storyline over the 50 years to
condense to just two hours?
There certainly is. I asked to see a list of the top 5 Other than Corrie! What else new can we
storylines from each year of the 50 years and reading that expect from you?
I saw the same names kept cropping up - which were Ken I’ve written another play called
Barlow, Deidre and Gail Platt, so I thought they should be Canary, which is about history of
my main characters. I thought if I tell their stories and gay people in Britain in the last 50
then pepper it with minor character who were major on the years, and the BBC have taken
show, like Hilda Ogden, who was fantastic but never had a that up and might be making
page-turning storyline, it was a matter of including their it into a drama series. Also,
comedic scenes into the drama. I’ve just got a book deal with
a publisher for my first novel
so, I’m keeping myself out of
Now the stage show has a very small cast… trouble but nothing, other
Yes… there are five or six actors and there’s about 80 than my Coronation Street
parts… they are not from the TV programme but we will be writing, is definite.
having several different Coronation Street ‘familiar faces’
throughout the tour playing the Narrator.
When Chip Tanner first appeared on Randy Blue, no one expected he would cause such a stir. Sure, he has an adorable face, winning
smile, and a body honed to tight muscular perfection from his years as a gymnast, but so do many of the Randy Blue boys. It was
two things in particular about Chip Tanner that caught the attention of porn fans. His foreskin – deliciously odd for an All-American
boy - and his declaration that he is ‘mostly straight’ while admitting to a curiosity for bottoming.
We’ve heard it before, especially bottoming, so I had an idea of what Do you have dreams of competing Besides a body of steel,
from the younger generation of it’d be like. I suppose it was pretty on a national level? what do you offer?
guys who tend towards a more much how I imagined, a bit faster I’m largely self-trained and have A body of rubber as
fluid view on sexuality than older and rougher than how I play with no plans to do it competitively. It’s well. In other words,
gents. But Chip Tanner wasted my toys. (laughs) basically just a hobby for me. I’m very flexible,
no time fulfilling his curiosity, oh la la! I’ve also
flexing his toes way into the air and got a quirky
throwing them over his head for Would you ever do it again? What was your best apparatus personality which
Justin Blakely. Now that he’s done Oh yeah, I already shot two more event? I guess you either
the deed, has Chip Tanner’s mind bottoming scenes, one with Andrew Everything I do is on the floor. I love or... well,
changed about what team he plays Stark and one with Jarrett Rex. don’t train conventional gymnastics. you’ll hopefully
for? Is the gymnast stud stretching They should be on Randy Blue I basically train whatever I think tolerate.
the truth or is he simply flexing his soon. looks cool which includes some
right to remain unlabeled? elements from gymnastics, some
from martial arts, and even some Did you ever fool around
Where did you grow up? with another gymnast on
How did a seemingly innocent from breakdancing. Gymnasts have
I spent most of my life in Fresno, very flexible bodies but they rarely the pommel horse?
young guy like yourself find your California.
way into porn? have flexible minds. They limit If by “pommel horse” you
themselves to specific skills done actually mean a thoroughbred
I had a very sexually repressive in specific ways. I don’t like to horse and by “fool around with”
childhood, yet I was always really Can you tell us any fun stories
that may have hinted at a future put myself in a box, I prefer more you’re specifically referring to a
horny. First I got into stripping freedom of expression. threesome, then hell the fuck ya
as a way to break free from my career in porn?
I have! ...I should also mention I
repression. Soon enough, Howard I remember when I was 11 years have a nutty sense of humor.
Andrew found me on Youtube and old, I was masturbating and I You could have signed with any
got me with Randy Blue. Of course put my wiener in a vacuum hose studio. Why RandyBlue?
the money is great, but I wouldn’t because I thought the sucking When I was first offered to do What do you look for in a
do it if it wasn’t something I believe would feel good. I was right, it was porn, I didn’t know much about partner?
in. I’m all for sexual freedom as totally awesome! the different companies other than Anyone that’s hot and horny!
long it’s consensual. that Randy Blue was one of the Asides from that, I guess I like
You’re not cut, which is unusual top paying, so that’s originally why someone that’s into athletics like
You said in your first Randy Blue for an all American boy. I went with them. Now that I’ve me and they’d definitely have to
film that you were straight. Is been working with them for about have a nonjudgmental personality
My parents simply thought it was a year, I’m very satisfied with my if they’re going to hang around me
that your story and are you a cruel and unnecessary procedure.
sticking to it? choice. Not only do I get paid well, for any significant period of time.
I agree with them on that and am but the whole staff team is very
Sexuality is so complex and glad they left me intact. When I professional and very cool, and
complicated; I have a hard time was born, circumcision was the I’m given a lot of freedom in my What would fans be surprised to
putting a label on myself. It’s not norm in America, but these days personal life. Many companies put learn about you?
always so black and white as to it’s actually becoming the norm for restrictions on their models. Plus, I can jerk myself off using my feet.
simply say “straight, gay, or bi”. parents to leave their sons intact. I’ve met and have become good I guess that’s not too surprising
I definitely have a preference for friends with some of the Randy coming from me.
females, but I guess I’d call myself Blue boys, so it’s been great!
try-sexual at this point, because I A lot of uncut guys say
like to experiment. that growing up, they were To see more of Chip Tanner, visit
embarrassed of their foreskin. Is there anything that you won’t RandyBlue.com.
I made a whole video on the topic do on film?
Have you always been an and put it on Youtube. Basically, I
exhibitionist? Well, if love really knows no
was clueless about circumcision boundaries, then I guess I’ll do
Yeah, pretty much. I like attention until I got to 8th grade. When people anything!
so I can be an exhibitionist in both found out I had foreskin, some
sexual and nonsexual ways. made fun of me, which confused
me, so I did some research. With Would you date a porn star?
my newfound information, I had I don’t discriminate, I just
Was your film with Justin Blakely confidence and I told people that
the first time you ever bottomed masturbate... in other words, sure,
foreskin is natural and fun and I’d date anyone I like, I don’t care
with a guy? there’s nothing wrong with it. Most what they do for a living or what
No, before that I bottomed with people actually listened to me and social class they belong to.
Chad Hollon and I did a flip- were really cool about it after that.
flop with Nicco Sky and Porter So in the long run, having foreskin
Wescott. has been largely a positive thing If you were someone else, would
for me. you date you?
In your first film, you expressed I’ve got a better question: If I could
an interest in trying it. So How long have you been training clone myself, would I date me? The
was bottoming everything you as a gymnast? answer is like totally! I’ve got a
thought it would be? unique personality and a hot body,
I got into gymnastics training when I so why not? Plus the incest thing
I had played with anal toys before was 16, so it’s been seven years now. would be a sexy bonus.
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“I wouldn’t do it if it wasn’t something I
believe in. I’m all for sexual freedom as long
as its consensual.”
NORTH KOREA
ES
TERRY GEORGE TELLIN’ STORI
The travel bug got to me again recently and I found myself on a plane to China. It’s one of those places that I really wanted to visit; see the Great
Wall, take a look at that Bird’s Nest stadium that served as the focal point of the last Olympic Games and to stand in Tiananmen Square where
back in 1989 possibly the most iconic protest was ever staged. Then, a lone protester carrying his shopping stood in front of advancing tanks and
stopped their progress. That image has never left me, or the results of that action, which made China a very scary and oppressive place to live but,
as an outsider, I still wanted to see the spot where this unbelievably selfless act took place. However, these days things in China are changing little
by little, opening up and letting foreigners and locals mix, exchanging thoughts and ideas… but only to a certain extent.
I’ve recently visited Cuba and pervasive. The excursions were felt somewhat cheated as I like to rejects many characteristics of or even be allowed to, although
was impressed by the people, in government vehicles, with meet the locals. I continued to be the popular gay culture in the I must say I’d missed the huge
who had nothing but still had government guides who were frustrated, like when I questioned West, which many perceive to annual spectacular and colourful
an unbelievably Latin spirit of well versed in the ‘brilliant’ our guide about taking photos embrace consumerism, classism gymnastic display, an event
making the most of things…even attainments of their glorious… he said there were absolutely no and promiscuity.” that features thousands upon
if the county’s leaders still seem past, present and future leaders. restrictions… yet there patently thousands of people.
a little paranoid and I thought They seemed unbelievably proud were. Even the soldiers turned North Korea, officially the
that China would be much the of their vast monuments to the their backs and hunched over Democratic People’s Republic Since my return I’ve spoken to a
same. It isn’t. China is a very struggle the country has been hiding from my inquisitive but not of Korea, appears to be like few people about my experiences
wealthy country and even has through but the sad fact is that imposing lens. many other countries that have and I’ve read about others who
the obligatory McDonalds in the those monuments are the only democracy in their title… the have visited this strange country.
capital but despite the chilly visible sign of anything achieved The North Koreans have in their least democratic places around. This year’s I’m A Celebrity – Get
weather, the people themselves in this dismal country. The hotel constitution no laws against We weren’t allowed to meet Me Out Of Here contestant, and
were anything but. I stayed in was vast but had few homosexuality but they also have or even see past the organised all round funny man, Dom Joly
other occupants. Even to my rather nothing for gay people. It’s not itinerary of events, mausoleums, has written a huge amount about
However, I was given the unsophisticated taste-buds the that it doesn’t exist but it isn’t statues and tributes to the ‘great’ his experiences and I urge you
opportunity to visit another food was boring… and I spent a acknowledged so gay people grow beneficent leader that was, is and to read what he says about the
‘closed’ country, and, as it was fortune at their local ‘super-store’ up with their feelings but have to always will be Kim Il-sung, who country… it is funny and very
on my list of ‘must see’ places, buying some produce. There was subjugate it and marry someone after his death, was declared insightful.
jumped at the chance of a trip nothing there except jam, which of the opposite sex. Here’s what to be the country’s Eternal
into North Korea. cost loads but I was desperate to the official North Korean site President. The North Koreans
spread some on toast as a change says: don’t have an organised religion
A flight from the Chinese capital from the noodles that seemed to but an ethos that is called Juche,
Beijing to the North Korean be the only constituent of every www.korea-dpr.com which teaches that “man is the
capital Pyongyang had me all meal. I also paid approximately “Due to tradition in Korean master of everything and decides
excited about just what to expect. $25 for what I thought was culture, it is not customary everything”. Alas, it would appear
With the thoughts of my Cuban yoghurt but tasted like goat’s for individuals of any sexual that a man is master of everything
visit still whizzing around my sperm… and I normally only pay orientation to engage in public and decides everything. Also, I
head I was expecting much the $4 for that (I joke - you are short displays of affection. As a country never got to chat to anyone to find
same but, in a display to show how of laughs in this country). When that has embraced science and a different voice either offering
open the place is, we had to hand the guides were asked to change rationalism, the DPRK recognizes approval or denial of this claim.
our Iphones in at the Immigration the itinerary, even in a minor that many individuals are born with
Department, to be collected on way, it was almost impossible. I homosexuality as a genetic trait It was very strange returning
our way out. All our trips were asked about taking photographs, and treats them with due respect. to China. For all my misgivings
pre-organised and it was very even of people working out in Homosexuals in the DPRK have about China and the oppression
difficult to get any deviation from the fields but it was suggested never been subject to repression, and secrecy I thought I’d find
any planned visit. We didn’t meet that I shouldn’t and when asked as in many capitalist regimes there it was like the most
a single ‘local’ – they were around “Why not” was told that the around the world. However, open society in the world
and ‘working’ but the feeling that person 100 yards away in a field North Koreans also place a lot compared to where
everything was prearranged and who probably didn’t know of my of emphasis on social harmony I’d just been. I’m not
totally for our benefit was all existence “… might not like it.” I and morals. Therefore, the DPRK sure if I’ll ever return,
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In Role/Play your character is the older East Side Story - By far, this is the movie homosexuality and religion. It is the most Alternatively, is there a part you’d kill to
love interest… as a gay man does this that I get the most fan mail about. People important thing I’ve ever worked on. have… or something you wish you were
development worry you… even a little really love this movie. I knew we were asked to do that no director or script has
bit? making something really special when we Pornography: A Thriller - I absolutely love yet come up with?
Not at all. In 2010 I got offered two of were filming. I loved the cast and have this film. This is the movie that I met my I want to do an action movie really badly. I’d
the best roles I’ve ever had. Besides Role/ such great memories. It was my first lead boyfriend on, so it changed my life forever. also love to do a horror film.
Play, which you mentioned, I was cast in in a movie. The movie sat on the shelf for So I guess this movie wins as my favourite
a film called Abrupt Decision about a man a couple of years, so it was exciting to see because it brought Matthew into my life. What else can we expect to see you in this
who is fired from his job and goes through it become such a success after it finally year?
a mid-life crisis trying to figure out what to got distribution. When it won the GLAAD Who, apart from your partner was your 2011 is going to be an exciting year for me.
do with the next stage of his life. Both of award, I got to go on stage (along with Charo favourite co-star? I have three films coming out: Role/Play,
those characters were really well written, Toledo, the co-screenwriter) to accept. It James Brandon, who played Jesus opposite Abrupt Decision, and Corpus Christi: Playing
complex men. As an actor, what a treat! was such a thrilling night. my Judas in the play Corpus Christi. We did with Redemption. For all the latest news
the play for four years, starting as strangers and release dates, people can check out my
Your character is that of a famous soap Role/Play - What a magical experience! I and ending as family. We made magic website:
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just hit the headlines for being gay… because I am such a fan of their films. Rob performance blew me away every night for www.SteveCallahan.com
do you know others in the business who Williams (the writer and director) wrote four years.
worry about this particular prospect? such a smart script and gave me such a great and join my Facebook page:
Absolutely. Unfortunately, Los Angeles is character to play. But best of all, I got to act You’ve been asked to do sex scenes, fight,
full of gay actors who are playing straight opposite Matthew Montgomery, who is not kiss… but is there anything you’d draw www.facebook.com/SteveCallahanActor.
and afraid to come out of the closet. For only my boyfriend in real life, but is also the the line at?
me personally, I just can’t imagine living most talented actor working in film today. I I’ve never done full frontal nudity. If it were
my life any other way than completely loved every minute of that experience. just in the context of the movie, I’d have Role/Play
authentically. no problem. But we live in a very strange
Abrupt Decision - Paul Bright (the writer digital age where everything is captured Two young gay
I’m not sure if it’s as a big a deal to be gay and director) offered me this wonderful, forever. When actors do nude scenes, they men, both on
and famous here in the UK than it is in challenging character to play. The character are added to websites where people look at the run from the
the US, or, as a particularly ‘out’ gay man is in all but a couple of scenes. I was really a single frame of the film and comment on tabloid press,
yourself, do you see it differently? honoured that he trusted me with the part. actor’s penis. That is just too weird for me. meet in a Palm
I don’t know what it is like in the UK, so It was the first time that I was on location Just a personal choice that goes beyond my Springs resort
it wouldn’t be fair for me to compare. But filming in a different state (Texas) where I comfort level as an actor. in Rob Williams’
I can tell you in the US that we are in a didn’t know anyone before filming began. new film Role/
time of change, where barriers of sexuality The script called for me to constantly be Play. When
are changing. As public opinion and legal working with dogs, sometimes as many as a hunky soap opera
protections begin to change, attitudes in dozen in the scene. I really had a blast. star Graham
Hollywood are following. Windsor (Steve
Corpus Christi - For four years I was part Callahan) is outed as the result of a gay sex
You’ve made several gay movies now, of the International Tour of the Terrence tape scandal, he seeks refuge at an exclusive
which was your favourite to work on? McNally play. We were filmed for an Palm Springs resort. But quiet anonymity
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currently working on, so I don’t think I could With Redemption. partner – Matthew Montgomery) checks
pick a favourite. So how about if I narrow it The play challenges in to escape the fallout from his own bitter
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The story of Allen Ginsberg’s masterful poem and the graphic novelist and Ginsberg collaborator Eric Drooker.
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It was many years ago when I first went on a trip to Key West and I absolutely loved it.
The drive from Miami airport, down through Homestead and on to Highway US1, the Florida Turnpike, which takes you all the way
south to the very end of this vast country is very exciting. Once on the Keys the journey down the a hundred and odd miles is most
spectacular and, with Key West as the ultimate destination, the drive can be shot through so quickly that you miss out on some
splendid experiences.
On this trip I planned a slower journey. this elegant and up-market little complex There are many terrific gay owned and The marvellous thing about Key West
Once in the car I drove down to my first opened up to the Gulf of Mexico for a truly operated businesses in Key West, indeed, it is is that it certainly caters for its gay
stopping point in Key Largo to do something wondrous sunset. It was like a view from said that without its gay population, nothing guests. The gay only sunset cruise is
I’d always wanted to do - I booked into the best tropical photo-shoot ever and I would happen on this small, but influential, wonderful to see, couples (and groups
Dolphin Plus (www.dolphinplus.com) immediately fell in love with the place. isle. There are many superb, award winning of guys) happily kissing and toasting
and organised a chance to swim with these gay guest houses to chose from - all seem each other’s health while watching the
intelligent mammals. What an absolute In the early morning sun I set off south laid back and well equipped, some near to sun go down. The same company - Blu Q
treat. I spent an amazing couple of hours and enjoyed the journey stopping off at the action on the main drag, Duval Street, (www.BluQKeyWest.com) under the
watching and then swimming with two of various places of interest to see, or eat … while other are slightly further out and more direction of Captain Steve and his crew -
these ever-smiling creatures, Elvis and check them out on the travel guide as it is private in nature. There is a place for just also organise gay snorkelling, sailing and
Nico. The lifted me, they splashed me and a great shame to speed past them without about every taste and I booked into the 24- island adventures (occasionally naked)
at one point… Elvis kissed me… a memory at least a look. Many people have waxed hour happening that is Island House (www. should you want to stay with your own
that will stay with me for a very long time. lyrical about Florida’s Keys and I would islandhousekeywest.com) at the top of kind. The mood is always relaxed and fun
also like to add my own accolade to the Fleming Street. This is an all-male complex and if you’re lucky like I was on my trip,
sheer architectural achievement of the with everything; gym, sauna, Jacuzzis (inside you may be accompanied by a couple of
way all these wonderful little islands have and out), heated pool (that never closes), bar, dolphin pods as you lazily sail around the
been linked together. Those early pioneers restaurant, internet… and a video room for bay. Being gay in Key West is the norm…
and later technical bods have produced those who like to explore with their fellow so everywhere on this island it’s OK to be
something that would not disgrace being guests. It’s a clothing optional establishment gay… and although there are no specifically
included in a more up to date version but don’t let that worry you, two minutes gay beaches, there are areas where all
of the Seven Wonders of the World. after I nervously arrived I was frolicking the boys go to toast their skin that lovely
Thanks to these bridges you’re skimming in the pool naked myself. The view from my shade of brown. Just ask at the desk or get
high above where two huge bodies of water window was also stunning. All the staff are hold of a copy of the Gay Key West map
meet in a kaleidoscope of blues, greens and friendly and very helpful; as they are in all (www.gaykeywestfl.com) to get your
turquoise. Where little mangrove islands bearings.
So as not to rush my journey south or host birdlife and the crystal clear sea offers
drive through the dusk (and miss all a chance to glimpse coral and a multitude Along Duval are the main gay bars where
the astounding views as you go over the of aquatic creatures… it’s a lot to take in… drag seems to be very popular - Aqua and
many interconnecting bridges) I stayed so don’t rush that drive to the southernmost 801 - although you can escape the feathers
overnight at the wonderful Casa Morada tip of America. and sequins at any number of watering
(www.casamorada.com) on the next Key holes that make up this hectic street… like
down, Islamorada. Just off the main road, When you do arrive in Key West you’ll the Bourbon Street Pub just across the
know… as you can’t go any further without road from 801.
getting very wet. The place is, and has
been, a playground for the rich and famous Eating delicious food is also no problem
for many years. The likes of author Ernest whether you go local or international:
Hemmingway made his home here, as
did the playwright and all-round gay god, Perhaps an early morning breakfast at
Tennessee Williams, plus all their sporting Harpoon Harry’s –
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tourist centre but still maintains many of the gay resorts, so don’t be afraid to ask
its charming characteristics and for the gay them for advice, directions or to book your or try one of the best prime steaks I have
visitor in particular is an ideal spot for a exciting gay activity. So whether naked or ever eaten at Duffy’s –
vacation. clothed… this is a terrific spot to start your www.duffyskeywest.com
Key West experience.
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Adrian has the biggest and thickest dick never leave the bed and I find out just
I’ve ever seen. Well I mean in real life, how inventive, forceful, imaginative and
not some humongous thing that you see vigorous he can be. Work on Mondays
in some porn films that would scare the are often a butt clenching ordeal as
horses and make them feel inadequate. memories of what we’ve recently done,
No… Adrian’s is fantastic; straight, and how often, have left me sore, stiff
thick, hairless, un-cut and with a silky and with the impression he is still firmly
shiny bulbous head. He always knows stuck up there. Yes, his ‘Love Torpedo’
how to show off his impressive bulge as doesn’t just leave others devastated;
his clothes fit him only to emphasise his I am often in the same boat, damaged
groin. He’s a good looking guy too but but limping along hoping to find a safe
knows he has something special between berth. I’m making him sound selfish but
his legs and, should that day come when he isn’t really, it’s just that I have never
his looks fade, his cock will always be learned to say no to him. He treats me
there. He is so proud of it and likes to use so well, we get along brilliantly and in
it almost non-stop and, as his boyfriend, all honesty, I love his huge dick. I love
I can tell you that I get a great deal of the fact that it’s mine when I want it so,
work from its silky thickness. Mornings I have to accept that my butt is his when
before he goes to work, evenings as soon he wants it.
as he comes in and nights before we drop
off to sleep, his cock pushes and probes When we’re on holiday and he’s sitting
into each and every orifice, frantically by the pool or lying on the beach, his
reaching a friction induced climax that packed but ancient Speedos are always
takes us both over the edge and near an attention grabber. I’ve seen both
collapse. guys and girls injure themselves while
peering at that tell-tale bulge while not
He never gets tired of using it because looking where they’re going. Even if he’s
he simply thinks that God has given him dozing in the sun, his cock has a life of
it for a reason and not to use it would be its own; throbbing and squirming around
a sin. He is very definite in his ways. He under the thin nylon. It seems the heat
knows what he wants and made it clear encourages it to do amazing things;
from the moment we met that he wanted pushing the fabric up or out, often trying
me… and that I should be prepared for to escape the waistband, outlining its
a sex life that rivals no other… and considerable mass and becoming a
he wasn’t joking then and still isn’t. hazard to those who just can not believe
When we have threesomes, foursome or their eyes. I once asked him why he
moresomes… I get off on the surprised didn’t wear the more trendy baggy
look on whoever is on the receiving end shorts to the beach and he just smiled:
of his terrific ‘love torpedo’ - my pet “It wouldn’t be half as much fun.” He
name for a thing that could cause a great knows that it can become a real talking
deal of damage if not handled properly. point and we’ve been followed back to
I never feel jealous because I also enjoy our apartment on many occasions. The
the ideas he comes up with. I am proud of girls get a polite brush off, while the
my boyfriend on so many levels and the guys get to try it out for size!
fact that he always has enough energy
to make sure I am satisfied is more It could change some for ever but
than enough for me. Mind you, there most will never forget their ‘Love
are times when I could do with just a Torpedo’ experience.
little less attention. Some weekends we
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Aries (Mar21/Apr20)
will know what to do. The good thing too is: you do! And
very soon the matter will be resolved. Your partner and
other loved ones have been feeling a little left out of late
AQUARIUS (Jan21/Feb19)
Your love life picks up now. This will be due in no small measure with you having been so busy. Arranging a get together this The chance to earn some extra cash may not be as
to your irresistible charm and sparkling personality. If you’ve week will be just the boost your relationship needs to bring appealing as it was when you first heard about it. The job
been uncertain yet hopeful about a current relationship, Aries it back to life. you are asked to do will take up more of your spare time
your instincts will be bang on target. You may have had that than you anticipated. If it seems like the effort won’t be
certain special feeling that someone’s going to play a big part
in your life in the future and events this will confirm this to Libra (Sept24/Oct23)
worth the pay, suggest someone else might do it instead.
Commitments are starting to stifle you. Fortunately, others
be true. If you already have a partner and there have been a do understand your free spirit and those who love you will
few misunderstandings lately, this is an ideal time to patch up You’re in a right old muddle when it comes to your
be giving you the space you need, this week,
your differences. relationship and you can’t quite see how or why you
to do your own thing.
have got there. You may have ended up in a love triangle
Taurus (Apr21/May21)
and you didn’t intend for one relationship to grow so
meaningful. Or some confusion has occurred between you
and your lover and you have no idea what has caused the
You’re frantically busy during the first half of the week and misunderstanding. As long as everything remains unclear,
in an odd sort of way, you will thoroughly enjoy this. When you will feel miserable. It’s time for a heart to heart don’t
you eventually pause for breath you might suddenly remember you think?
something you’ve forgotten to do for someone. Because this
will have been important to them, their disappointment could
result in some sort of power struggle. The earliest opportunity SCORPIO (Oct24/Nov22)
you get to find a way to resolve this and make it up to them,
the more harmonious life will be! Facing up to home truths is difficult for many people and
what you would rather do is hide your head in the sand when
Gemini (May22/June21)
it comes to a certain issue. A close and loving relationship
is getting rather complicated. You’re getting out of your
depth especially if it seems like your partner expects you
If you and your lover aren’t seeing each other as often as you to make a long term commitment you aren’t yet ready for.
normally do, you might feel you aren’t getting your feelings Be honest, set matters straight and if they’re prepared to
across very well. Quick conversations leave you thinking so go more slowly, the relationship just might have a chance.
much has been left unsaid. You’ve always been good with
words so why not write a love letter traditional style with
paper and pen? Expressing all your thoughts and emotions SAGITTARIUS (Dec22/Jan20)
through the written word will help you get it all off your chest
and your lover will understand you better. There’s a lot of excitement in the air. Mental rapport
with others seems to be almost telepathic. You and your
Cancer (June22/July23)
partner or a close friend will instinctively know what the
other is thinking. If you put your intuition to good use you
may even be able to arrange something special for a loved
If a partner’s complaining your relationship lacks spark, they’re one without them asking for it. Whatever your decisions
in for a big surprise. You’re about to show them how romantic concerning your career, everyone is behind you. You even
you can be! A heated argument could lead to a passionate have your boss eating out of the palm of your hands.
encounter between the sheets or in the most unlikely place!
You’ve always been imaginative and you will come up with
CAPRICORN (Dec22/Jan20)
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE 31/01
some great ways to spice up your love life. A friend is moody
CELEBRITY
and uncooperative these days but only because they envy your
affair. Although you have plenty to do and it’s going to be a
squeeze to fit it in, there’s a social get together being
Leo (July24/Aug23)
arranged that you won’t want to miss. A contact you
make while attending this function could help increase AQUARIUS
your chances for a successful conclusion to a long range
A loving partnership enters a new and more intimate phase. enterprise. If you have a partner, take them along with you. 21/01 Geena Davis 05/02 Jennifer Jason-leigh
You’ve always valued our independence but you’re also finding Even if you aren’t in the mood, be hesitant about crying out 22/01 John Hurt 06/02 Bob Marley
yourself being drawn into activities that will bring you closer of activities that could help your future. 23/01 Rutger Hauer 07/02 Ashton Kutcher
than you have ever been to a certain special someone. You’re 24/01 John Belushi 08/02 Seth Green
in the mood to arrange a little surprise to demonstrate your
true affections and your partner will be over the moon. Buying Pisces (Feb20/Mar20)
25/01 Alicia Keys
26/01 Bridget Fonda
09/02 Mena Suvari
10/02 Roberta Flack
a lottery ticket or entering competitions could bring you good 27/01 Wolfgang Mozart 11/02 John Barrowman
fortune. The only hitch in the smooth routine of your life is when 28/01 Elijah Wood 12/02 Christina Ricci
an older friend or housemate tries too hard to influence 29/01 Heather Graham 13/02 Robbie Williams
Virgo (Aug24/Sept23)
your opinions. They seem set to continue meddling in your
affairs and though it’s because they care, it is starting to
irritate you. If you would prefer to make your own choices
30/01 Christian Bale
01/02 Lisa Marie
14/02 Simon Pegg
15/02 Matt Groening
Priestley 16/02 Ice-T
There’s a problem that has been passed around from pillar and decisions, ask them politely to keep out of it. They may 02/02 Shakira 17/02 Joseph Gordon-Levitt
to post. No one seems any nearer resolving it. That’s why it not like it but at least they will start keeping their thoughts 03/02 Daniel Craig 18/02 Matt Dillon
is you who people are turning to now. They seem to think you to themselves! 04/02 Natalie Imbruglia 19/02 Seal
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